Google Business Profile Timeline

10 STEP SETUP

Initial Profile Setup

VIDEO
Go to google.com/business &
sign in. Check if Google has 1 2 mins
already listed your business

Online Retail Local Store

2a Do you sell products? this
gives you some additional 2b Can customers visit your physical
location? e.g. Takeaways,
Google integration see video Dentists & Beauticians

Local Service
VIDEO 2c Do you visit customers at their
locations e.g. Plumbers,
6 mins Cleaners & Locksmiths
VIDEO
11 mins

Business Category
VIDEO
The biggest impact on your
rankings, so pick the most 3 18 mins
relevant category

Verification Choice
VIDEO
6 mins 4 Verify using phone, video,
postcard, etc. Google decides
what it will offer

Add Business Services

VIDEO
Google might suggest services;
deselect irrelevant ones and 5 5 mins
add specific services if needed

Set Business Hours

VIDEO
9 mins 6 Accurately display your
business hours, including
updates for holidays.

Enabling Messaging
VIDEO
Enable messaging for direct
contact. Commit to responding 7 12 mins
to customers promptly.

Business Description
VIDEO
10 mins 8 Write a concise and informative
description that represents
your unique offerings.

Add Visual Appeal

Use original, high-quality
photos. Avoid using stock 9 VIDEO
8 mins
photos; authenticity matters.

Final Optimization
VIDEO
8 mins
10 Type in “my business” after
being signed into Google. Now
use the video to get traffic.

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